Tivicay Side Effects May Increase Neural Tube Birth Defect Risks, Researchers Warn
A new study warns that the use of Tivicay, an HIV antiretroviral drug, may increase the risk of neural tube defects when taken by pregnant women before or early in…
Tag Archives: Neural Tube Defect
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Birth Defect Risks May Be Impacted by Wide Use of Opioid Painkillers Among Reproductive Women: CDC
The CDC warns that a quarter to a third of reproductive-age women in the U.S. use painkillers, putting themselves at an increased risk of having a child with birth defects.
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Neural Tube Birth Defects Declining in Face of Folic Acid Push: CDC
A new report indicates that neural tube birth defect rates have declined as more pregnant women have been prescribed folic acid supplements.
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Depakote Pregnancy Risks Leads EMA to Recommend Restrictions
European health officials are calling for restrictions and more education on the risk of Depakote birth defects.
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Pregnant Women Near Fracking Wells Face Birth Defect Risks: Study
A new study raises further concerns about the safety of living near hydraulic fracturing wells, suggesting that there may be a link between fracking and birth defects for children born…
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High Rate of Unexplained Birth Defects Continue In Washington State
A cluster of rare and deadly birth defects continue to go unexplained in part of Washington state.
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Washington Neural Tube Birth Defect Cluster Stump Investigators
Investigators say they cannot find a cause for a cluster of birth defects in a part of Washington state. Critics say they did not investigate thoroughly enough.
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Washington Neural Tube Defect Cluster Investigated By CDC
A cluster of neural tube defect births in Washington state is under investigation by the CDC, which has yet been unable to find a cause.
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Study Highlights Birth Defect Risk with Oxycontin, Vicodin, Other Opioids
A new study finds that use of some powerful opioid painkillers during pregnancy could double the risk of neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida, for babies.
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Birth Defect Risk with Clomid, Other Fertility Treatments Found in Study
Side effects of Clomid and other fertility treatments have been associated with an increased risk of birth defects, according to the findings of a recent study.
